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# California Wildlife Center

Protecting California's Native Wildlife

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## Posts

- [The Education Corner: Renesting](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-education-corner-renesting/) - CWC receives over 35,000 calls each year, and many cases end without a rescuer ever entering our facility. A number of these happy stories involve neonate and infant patients, who can often be reunited with a parent by the caring individual who noticed them.
- [Rescuing Stranded Marine Mammals during an Outbreak of Avian Influenza](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/rescuing-stranded-marine-mammals-during-an-outbreak-of-avian-influenza/) - Each season, the marine mammal department recruits additional team members and holds refresher training sessions to prepare for the busy stranding season. Following a rigid life history, large numbers of recently weaned Northern Elephant Seal pups in distress strand on the Malibu beaches during March, April, and May.
- [Wild Beginnings](https://cawildlife.org/events/wild-beginnings/) - At California Wildlife Center, we care for thousands of injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals each year. Animals are admitted year-round, but there is an influx of patients between March and October, with the majority arriving between March and June. During these months, we take in 30–40 animals daily and respond to over 100 text messages a day, all while balancing the intricate medication and feeding schedules of the animals already in our care.
- [Through Darkness back to Flight](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/through-darkness-back-to-flight/) - Throughout the year, each patient that comes through our doors carries a story. Some are straightforward. Others, like one of our Great Horned Owl patients, use every tool, skill, and ounce of creativity our team can offer. This case perfectly illustrates both the complexity of our work and the impact of community support.
- [The Education Corner: Nests](https://cawildlife.org/community/the-education-corner-nests/) - With the arrival of Spring, CWC always alerts our neighbors to stop trimming trees and bushes unless absolutely necessary. We warn about giving space to nesting animals, particularly nesting birds. But bird nests can be hard to find. So, what are you really looking for around your home?
- [Soaring to New Heights](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/soaring-to-new-heights/) - This time of year, November through February, is referred to as our slow season, simply because we receive significantly fewer patients daily than we do during the summer months. This slow season, however, has been anything but, as we have admitted an unusually large number of birds of prey in addition to our usual caseload.
- [Stranding Season and Second Chances](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/stranding-season-and-second-chances/) - In February of 2025, the Marine Mammal Department looked very different than it does today. We were just returning to our hospital after evacuating during the Palisades Fire and had no patients in care.
- [Mourning Doves](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/mourning-doves/) - Mourning Doves forage on the ground for small grains and seeds, much like grazing mammals such as deer and antelope. While such a pastoral life may seem peaceful, it attracts hungry predators.
- [Wildlife Rescue Calls](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/wildlife-rescue-calls/) - If you give a squirrel a cookie…Each day we receive a variety of calls and we never know where they might lead. While many make us smile or laugh, some are emotional. These calls remind us that behind every rescue is a person who stopped what they were doing to help an animal in need. That gives us hope.
- [Highlights from a Wild 2025 Marine Stranding Season](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/highlights-from-a-wild-2025-marine-stranding-season/) - 2025 will go down in the record books as a year of many challenges. Yet, with challenges come growth and shining moments of success! Things started off slower than in 2024, but that quickly changed. By the second week of January, devastating wildfires forced us to evacuate. Response operations shifted to a remote staging location.
- [Rising Again: Successful Wing Fracture Repair and Flight Recovery](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/rising-again-successful-wing-fracture-repair-and-flight-recovery/) - On August 22, 2025, an adult female Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) was brought to the center by a good Samaritan after being found grounded and unable to fly in Los Angeles.
- [Affects of Light Pollution on Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/affects-of-light-pollution-on-wildlife/) - Today, we have the technology to illuminate the night with brilliant electric lights. While modern day lighting is helpful, it can become extremely dangerous ‘light pollution’ for the night-active animals that share the world around us.
- [The Story of Orange](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-story-of-orange/) - Each year, during the months of March-May, our Marine Mammal Rescue team at CWC receives a high volume of calls regarding stranded Northern Elephant Seal pups on the beaches in Malibu. Each pup that comes in for rehabilitation receives a second chance at life, which was the case for patient #25-097.
- [A New Chapter at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/a-new-chapter-at-cwc/) - It is with deep gratitude and great excitement that I introduce myself as the new Executive Director of California Wildlife Center. Stepping into this role is both a profound honor and a heartfelt responsibility - one I do not take lightly.
- [A Tail of Survival](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/a-tail-of-survival/) - California Wildlife Center recently treated an almost 8-pound bobcat who was rescued from a burn area in Sierra Madre after the Eaton Fire. On January 29, the bobcat was admitted to Pasadena Humane emaciated, with burns on her paws and singed fur on her backside.
- [The Littlest Dove](https://cawildlife.org/birds/the-littlest-dove/) - Every Spring brings hundreds of young animals to our center in need of care. They come to us for a variety of reasons including losing their mother, being injured, or being ill. One of the first species we see in the Spring is the Mourning Dove. These quiet little birds are a common visitor to many urban backyards and are known for their tell-tale cooing that is reminiscent of a sorrowful call.
- [Taxidermy Exhibits](https://cawildlife.org/birds/taxidermy-exhibits/) - The reality of working at a wildlife hospital is, despite our best efforts, some animals don’t recover. In these cases, they may be held or necropsied to assist with law enforcement investigations, determine their cause of death, or be preserved for research
- [Rehabilitating Adult California Sea Lions affected by Domoic Acid Toxicity](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/rehabilitating-adult-california-sea-lions-affected-by-domoic-acid-toxicity/) - The California Wildlife Center’s marine mammal rehabilitation program turned 13 this year. During the 2013 “Unusual Mortality Event” affecting California Sea Lion pups (less than 1 year of age) we transitioned from a rescue and transport program to one that includes on-site rehabilitation of young Northern Elephant Seals and California Sea Lions. Each winter, spring, and early summer, the majority of rescued marine mammals in Malibu are early weaned or severely malnourished seals and sea lions.
- [The Northern Elephant Seal: “Orange”](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/the-northern-elephant-seal-orange/) - One of the special patients rescued this past season was case #24-046, nicknamed “Orange,” for the color of the nontoxic grease marker applied as identification. This young male elephant seal pup was rescued from Westward Beach on March 24, 2024, due to severe dehydration, emaciation, and an injury to the right eye.
- [Meet our First Interns of the Season!](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/meet-our-first-interns-of-the-season/) - California Wildlife Center’s ability to help 4,000 patients annually is largely due to the stellar team of volunteers and interns that donate their time and hard work to assist our animal care staff. Every year, CWC hosts 25 interns who are admitted into one of three internship tracks - Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Rehabilitation, and Wildlife Hotline and Outreach.
- [Wildfires and Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/wildfires-and-wildlife/) - Living in Southern California, we are all accustomed to the year-round fire season and the impact it can have on our lives. When a fire is imminent, humans are often preoccupied with our own need for survival; we often forget about how natural disasters like wildfires impact the surrounding wildlife.
- [The Fox and the Fence: A Tale of Healing and Care](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-fox-and-the-fence-a-tale-of-healing-and-care/) - In December, we were contacted by an Agoura Hills animal control officer, letting us know their team was going out to rescue a Gray Fox sitting in daylight atop a high chain-link fence, refusing to jump down. This is highly abnormal for a fox.
- [An Unexpected Visitor from the Wild](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/an-unexpected-visitor-from-the-wild/) - As fall has finally arrived, most of our young patients are ready to return to their wild homes. Each year, California Wildlife Center (CWC) rehabilitates injured, orphaned or abandoned young Mule Deer. This year, we cared for four fawns.
- [The Unfortunate Side Effects of Glue Traps](https://cawildlife.org/birds/the-unfortunate-side-effects-of-glue-traps/) - Glue traps are devices designed to kill rodents and other pests. They come in a variety of sizes and consist of a flat surface covered in non-drying, non-toxic glue. They are marketed as an effective and clean option for removing pests from your home.
- [Building a Brighter Future for Wildlife Through Education](https://cawildlife.org/community/building-a-brighter-future-for-wildlife-through-education/) - Like many nonprofits, CWC’s greatest hope is for our services to be a last resort. We care deeply for our patients and treasure our experiences with them, but they arrive in our care due to accidents and illnesses.
- [Tracking our Impact](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/tracking-our-impact/) - Every pinniped (seal and sea lion) is released from CWC outfitted with an orange flipper tag. These tags are not satellite trackers, and thus require direct observation and reporting to be effective.
- [NHM Avian and Mammal Collections](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/nhm-avian-and-mammal-collections/) - California Wildlife Center staff and volunteers recently had the unique opportunity to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the avian and mammal collections department of the Los Angeles Natural History Museum (NHM).
- [Western Coachwhip](https://cawildlife.org/snakes/western-coachwhip/) - In May 2024, a Western Coachwhip snake (Masticophis flagellum) was brought to our Intensive Care Unit by a concerned member of the community. In the over 25 years since its founding, the California Wildlife Center has only had four of this species arrive for care.
- [The Bridge to Wildlife Coexistence](https://cawildlife.org/events/the-bridge-to-wildlife-coexistence/) - CWC’s core mission to rehabilitate wildlife wouldn’t be possible without our incredible, compassionate community in the greater Los Angeles area. Angelenos live in close proximity to wildlife.
- [The Plastic Impact on Marine Life](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-plastic-impact-on-marine-life/) - The CWC Marine Mammal team has seen the impact of plastic pollution in our oceans firsthand. It is not uncommon to receive a call about fishing line entanglement.
- [Are You My Mother?  When to Intervene](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/are-you-my-mother-when-to-intervene/) - Encountering a young animal in the wild can be an exhilarating experience. Although it is natural to have the initial instinct to intervene in an attempt to protect the animal, stepping in without proper knowledge can do more harm than good.
- [Incredible Interns and Volunteers](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/incredible-interns-and-volunteers/) - Volunteers and interns are an integral part of the successful rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the over 4,000 patients that arrive at California Wildlife Center each year. Volunteers are present at CWC seven days a week, 365 days per year to assist the wildlife technicians with day-to-day animal care tasks including cleaning and maintenance of enclosures, and giving the patients their diets, medications, and enrichment.
- [To Raise a Mockingbird](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/to-raise-a-mockingbird/) - You have surely heard, if not seen, a Northern Mockingbird in your area. They can be heard serenading at any time of the day and night and can mimic hundreds of noises. This small gray bird with white patches on their wings and long tail feathers, can be found in grasslands, wooded areas, or in your backyard.
- [Marine Mammal Team Responds to a Distressed Gray Whale near Point Dume, Malibu](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/marine-mammal-team-responds-to-a-distressed-gray-whale-near-point-dume-malibu/) - At 9am on March 16th, 2024, we received a report that a deceased whale had come ashore at Little Dume. Upon arrival, it was determined that this 30-foot-long sub-adult male, weighing approximately 25,000 pounds (the same as seven cars), was still alive, yet in grave condition and floating at the surf line.
- [Education is On the Move at CWC!](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/education-is-on-the-move-at-cwc/) - The new CWC education program is an all-ages outreach effort centered on what wildlife rehabilitation is, how it is practiced, and how to live alongside wildlife as a good neighbor. Our van, funded through generous donations from (now retired) Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, will travel Southern California to offer free educational outreach opportunities.
- [The Pinniped Rehabilitation Pathway: From Rescue to Release at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-pinniped-rehabilitation-pathway-from-rescue-to-release-at-cwc/) - Read this pictorial story about the rescue and release of a malnourished California Sea Lion pup found on a busy beach
- [Giving a Duck the Boot](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/giving-a-duck-the-boot/) - Many years ago, when my wife and I were finishing our undergraduate classes prior to attending veterinary school, we were co-directors of animal care here at the California Wildlife Center, just a few years after it first opened. I remember one case from this period that needed us to be especially creative in order to help a female Mallard who arrived in dire condition.
- [When to Leaf Trees Alone](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/when-to-leaf-trees-alone/) - Trees are essential to our environment in many ways. They absorb and store carbon dioxide, which helps mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gases, and are a primary source of oxygen production. Roots help bind the soil preventing erosion, and some varieties of trees even improve soil by making it more fertile for plant growth.
- [Marine Mammal Off Season](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/marine-mammal-off-season/) - Marine mammal strandings have a somewhat predictable pattern – spring and summer are extremely busy! A sharp bell curve of activity to be precise. Winter and fall months are generally slower seasons, as we respond to the rhythms of nature and the birthing calendar of our native species. There are fewer rescue calls received during the fall months in SoCal, and we close for rehabilitation during the winter. We are often asked, “what do you do when there are no patients on-site?” The reply – reflect, improve, and prepare for the next busy stranding season.
- [Outstanding Outreaches](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/outstanding-outreaches/) - This season California Wildlife Center participated in 14 outreach events! These were a combination of educational presentations for schools and clubs, partnering with other non-profits, and hosting educational and interactive booths at events open to the public. As CWC is not open to the public or able to provide tours to school groups or camps, one of the most effective ways that we can increase exposure for the organization is to be present in the communities that we serve.
- [Winter Wild Times – The Underground Owl](https://cawildlife.org/birds/winter-wild-times-the-underground-owl/) - Burrowing Owls, as their name implies, mostly live in underground burrows dug by other animals such as ground squirrels or gophers. These small brown and white owls have long legs and yellow eyes. While CWC has admitted eighty owls so far this year, only two have been Burrowing Owls.
- [Volunteers are Vital!](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/volunteers-are-vital/) - With a small staff and 4,300 patients admitted each year, it quickly becomes obvious how important volunteers are to California Wildlife Center (CWC). Volunteers may be the first point of contact for members of the public, rescuers on the beaches of Malibu, line cooks preparing a multitude of diets, or nurses helping to medicate patients.
- [How Much Wood Can a Woodpecker Peck?](https://cawildlife.org/birds/how-much-wood-can-a-woodpecker-peck/) - Each year we receive orphaned Acorn Woodpeckers and this year was no exception. Some were brought in after the tree where their nest was located was chopped down and others after falling from their nest, but all were assessed for trauma or illness and a plan for their treatment and diet were developed.
- [Flycatcher Care at CWC: A Journey to Freedom](https://cawildlife.org/birds/flycatcher-care-at-cwc-a-journey-to-freedom/) - Upon intake at CWC, baby birds range widely in age, health, and more. A critical task within their first few hours of admission is identifying their species, to begin to provide them with the appropriate care. Los Angeles is home to 518 species of native birds, many of which are especially similar in appearance while in their juvenile feathers.
- [2023 Summer Domoic Acid Event – A Challenging Time for Hundreds of California Sea Lions](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/2023-summer-domoic-acid-event-a-challenging-time-for-hundreds-of-california-sea-lions/) - You may have seen California sea lions in the news recently. Starting in June, we have been experiencing an increase in sick sea lion calls all along the Southern California coast. What has caused this?
- [Let’s Take This Show on the Road!](https://cawildlife.org/events/lets-take-this-show-on-the-road/) - All of us here at California Wildlife Center are constantly advocating for native wildlife. Whether it’s on the phone with one of the tens of thousands of calls we receive each year or answering questions from our friends and families about their wildlife encounters, we do our best to support animals through education. One person at a time, we explain why that fledgling bird is okay to leave alone or why those raccoons are hanging out in your yard.
- [The Secretive Pacific Harbor Seal](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-secretive-pacific-harbor-seal/) - Harbor seals are found in nearly every ocean across the globe. There are even two local sites in Malibu that support year-round populations, and yet our Marine Mammal Rescue Team receives only one or two reports per year about a harbor seal in distress. How can this be? Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are very shy and go to great lengths to keep their distance from humans.
- [A Mouse Tale](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/a-mouse-tale/) - A Southern California Edison biologist brought a rare patient to California Wildlife Center (CWC) this March – a young native Pocket Mouse. This small mammal can be found in chaparral and grasslands from the San Francisco Bay area to Baja California. Brownish gray in color with white bellies, large ears and hind feet, the mouse has a distinctive fur-tipped tail.
- [Feather Imping](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/feather-imping/) - Birds live by their feathers. They need them to keep warm, to stay dry in the rain and most of all, they need them to fly. There’s a rhythm to molts during which old feathers are shed and new ones grow. If a feather breaks or is damaged, the bird is stuck with it until its next molt. When multiple flight feathers are broken, flight may be impossible. For these birds, unable to find food or escape predators in the wild, life is at an end.
- [Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza/) - Avian influenza is a disease that has been infecting birds for over 150 years. The first documentation of the virus dates to 1878 in northern Italy, where it was described as a contagious disease affecting poultry. Historically avian influenza has had minimal impact on wild birds, but the most recent strain of the virus has had a detrimental effect on wildlife across the Americas. The disease is effectively 100% fatal for birds, and it has already caused the death of over 53 million wild and domestic animals in the United States alone.
- [A Tiny Tagged California Sea Lion Kicks Off the 2023 Rehabilitation Season](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/a-tiny-tagged-california-sea-lion-kicks-off-the-2023-rehabilitation-season/) - Each winter CWC prepares for the imminent arrival of young sea lion pups in need of help. In nature, California Sea Lions are born in June, with over half of the births occurring on June 15th. This is because sea lions have synchronized reproduction, where individual animals breed, birth, and wean on the same schedule. Ideally sea lion pups should stay with their mothers until April and wean when they are ten months old.
- [Backyard Birds](https://cawildlife.org/birds/backyard-birds/) - Having a yard is a privilege in the city. If you are fortunate enough to enjoy one at your home, it only takes a few minutes to put down your phone, be very still, and enjoy the nature around you. You may see tiny birds hiding in a bush, a squirrel high up in a tree, a soaring hawk or a gliding crow may pass overhead. Just going outside can bring you closer to nature.
- [Whale, Whale, Whale, Look Who We Have Here](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/whale-whale-whale-look-who-we-have-here/) - When walking along the shoreline here in Malibu it is not uncommon to see large Gray Whales feeding in the shallows, charismatic Bottlenose Dolphins playing in the surf, and even a breaching Humpback Whale out in the distance!
- [Think Twice About Those Traps](https://cawildlife.org/birds/think-twice-about-those-traps/) - There are dozens of home pest control items available for purchase today at various home improvement retailers. From sprays to traps to zappers, humans have developed many creative ways to keep unwanted insects and rodents out of our homes. It is understandable for people to strive to keep the inside of homes free of unwanted creatures.
- [Thank you!](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/thank-you/) - As we head into winter and say good-bye to 2022, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for supporting our work. The last two years have been exceptionally difficult for us as well as for many of you. However, 2022 also brought a return to CWC of our valuable volunteers, many of whom were on hiatus during the peak of the pandemic. We have nearly 200 people who give their time to help the animals and donate over 25,000 hours annually.
- [Domoic Acid](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/domoic-acid/) - In mid-August, California Wildlife Center rescued a sea lion (Zalophus californianus) that had been spotted frothing at the mouth and stuporous. After capture and during transport, full seizures developed. Just a few days later, another sea lion was rescued – this one was weaving their neck and head in a serpentine motion, alternating with what’s called “stargazing” where the head points upward and back, blindly directed toward the sky.
- [Don’t be a Birdglar!](https://cawildlife.org/birds/dont-be-a-birdglar/) - Each spring CWC gets hundreds of calls from the public regarding baby birds that have fallen from the nest. This can be a very stressful moment for everyone. Seeing a baby bird appearing “helpless” on the ground can induce panic. Being on the phone with the person who sees this baby bird on the ground can be even more panic inducing! So, stay calm and follow these guidelines if you encounter young birds on the ground.
- [Keep Them Wild](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/keep-them-wild/) - Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their large mule-like ears that can rotate and move toward sounds like little satellite dishes detecting precise locations of sounds to escape danger. They flee with high jumps, leaping and landing on all four legs.
- [An Elephant Seal’s Recovery from Stingray Barbs](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/an-elephant-seals-recovery-from-stingray-barbs/) - On the afternoon of May 11th, patient #22-078 hauled out on Broad Beach in Malibu. Weighing 103 lbs. and measuring just over five feet long, few people might think to call the CWC Marine Mammal Rescue Team out for a wellness check.
- [Two California Scrub-Jays Get a Second Chance](https://cawildlife.org/birds/two-california-scrub-jays-get-a-second-chance/) - The Orphan Care Unit (OCU) is dedicated to the care of young, orphaned wildlife such as squirrels and finches. As they are found along the West Coast of the US, Canada, and Mexico, another species we care for in the OCU are nestling and juvenile California Scrub-Jays.
- [The Winter Royals](https://cawildlife.org/birds/the-winter-royals/) - White-crowned Sparrows are one of the many migrating bird species we see each year at California Wildlife Center. On average, we admit 10 of the large gray sparrows each year. As adults they are easily identified by the black-and-white stripes on their head and their pale pink or yellow beaks. These birds most often come to our facility after being caught by a cat or striking a window.
- [Flocks of Finches](https://cawildlife.org/birds/flocks-of-finches/) - If you have a birdfeeder in California or have an eye for birds flittering by the side of the trail, you’ve seen House Finches. They’re small, lively, streaky grey birds; only about 21gm (0.74oz) on average. The males’ heads, chests, and shoulders are boldly colored red or reddish orange, looking like they’ve been dipping a little too deeply into somebody’s red wine! Last year, CWC received just over 300 of these little birds that had been rescued by the public, many of them babies still dependent on their parents (or we humans as substitutes…) for care.
- [From Volunteer, to Intern, to Staff](https://cawildlife.org/volunteer/from-volunteer-to-intern-to-staff/) - My journey with CWC began back in 2019, when I became a volunteer in the Orphan Care Unit. At this time, I was months away from graduating with my bachelor’s degree didn’t have much of an idea of what to do next. During my time volunteering, I had the opportunity to work with other interns who all really enjoyed their internship, which made me think about applying for the position.
- [Marine Mammal Department Enhances the Training Program for Volunteers](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/marine-mammal-department-enhances-the-training-program-for-volunteers/) - CWC responds to hundreds of distressed marine mammals along the Malibu coastline each year, performing rescues when appropriate. The strength and backbone of the program stems from our team of devoted volunteers. Without their countless hours of demanding work, our ability to efficiently investigate reports and care for in-house patients would be hindered. Thus, the higher the skillset of team volunteers, the greater the number of distressed animals that can be offered assistance.
- [A Great Horned Owl Flies Free](https://cawildlife.org/birds/a-great-horned-owl-flies-free/) - This Great Horned Owl was brought to CWC from West Valley Animal Control one afternoon back in late September. There was no history to go with the transfer, why she had come into care was unknown. What was immediately apparent however, were abrasions on the bird’s cere (the base of the upper beak) and, although the talons could still grip, she was dehydrated and unable to stand. The wounds were cleaned and subcutaneous fluid given to rehydrate the bird.
- [Enclosure Expansion Excitement at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/enclosure-expansion-excitement-at-cwc/) - Spring and summer are fast paced and exciting at CWC. Patients pour in through the doors and we never know what surprises await us each day. This time of year, all our focus is on the thousands of wild animals we receive that need our help. But as fall arrives, our patient load drops, and we can focus on other things like construction and remodeling.
- [What Was ICU Up To In 2021?](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/what-was-icu-up-to-in-2021/) - 2021 was quite a year here at California Wildlife Center (CWC). This past year we had 4,013 animals come to our facility. Our Wildlife Technicians are directly responsible for the care of our patients and every patient that came through our doors was assessed by the technicians in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- [Basking in the Sun](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/basking-in-the-sun/) - A California State Park employee brought a female adult Western Pond Turtle to the California Wildlife Center in late June of this year. Her top and bottom shells were cracked, chunks of shell were missing, and she showed signs of an infection. The ranger found the turtle in the road with injuries consistent with a sudden impact trauma, such as being hit by a car. This was CWC’s first turtle patient of the year.
- [A Unique Release for a Unique Seal](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/a-unique-release-for-a-unique-seal/) - On March 14th, we rescued an underweight Northern Elephant Seal pup at the La Costa Beach Club in Malibu. Once admitted this pup was marked with a blue non-toxic grease marker used identify individuals while in care, so we began to call him “Blue.”
- [A Raven’s Journey to Recovery](https://cawildlife.org/birds/a-ravens-journey-to-recovery/) - Originally found in a rural area in Central California, Common Raven 21-2166 was treated for a fracture of his tibiotarsus, a leg bone. Once stable enough to travel, he hitched a ride with transporters to his destination here at our facility for long term care.
- [A Second Chance for Orphaned Squirrels](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/a-second-chance-for-orphaned-squirrels/) - Every spring, California Wildlife Center takes in orphaned baby squirrels, some just weeks old. Many people associate baby squirrels with those who live in trees. We also receive young California Ground Squirrels. We have admitted 39 so far this year. You can recognize them by the gray and brown fur on their backs with specks of lighter gray mixed in.
- [Feathers, Flippers and Fur Goes Virtual](https://cawildlife.org/events/feathers-flippers-and-fur-goes-virtual/) - Some of you might remember our Feathers Flippers and Fur Picnic at King Gilette Ranch back in 2019. It was our second year and a success—bringing together like-minded animal-loving folks and raising money for California Wildlife Center. We were planning to make that an annual event as 2020 took a different turn and like many other groups, we had to cancel our outdoor gathering during the pandemic.
- [Seal Pup’s Remarkable Recovery](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/seal-pups-remarkable-recovery/) - On March 25, 2021 the Marine Mammal team headed to Leo Carrillo beach in Malibu following the report of a sickly Northern Elephant Seal pup. The reporting party first spotted the animal as the sun was setting the night prior and was so concerned about the animal that he returned the next morning to find the pup in the same place high up on the beach rocks.
- [San Joaquin Kit Fox Gets Help at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/san-joaquin-kit-fox-gets-help-at-cwc/) - On September 15th, we were contacted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to assist with an injured adult male San Joaquin kit fox. These endangered foxes are part of a study managed by the California State University, Stanislaus’s Endangered Species Recovery Program (ESRP) where they document the health and survival of kit foxes in their native range.
- [Cedar Waxwings: A Welcome Winter Visitor](https://cawildlife.org/birds/cedar-waxwings-a-welcome-winter-visitor/) - California Wildlife Center admits migratory birds every year. One winter patient is the Cedar Waxwing, named for the waxy red tips on their secondary wing feathers (the feathers that help them get lift) and their fondness of cedar berries. A few other distinctive characteristics are their crested heads and black coloring around their eyes, which looks like a mask.
- [Slow Down for Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/slow-down-for-wildlife/) - As I drove south on Las Virgenes on the morning of August 18, I passed a very sad sight: three raccoons who had been hit by a car, lying in the road. This was not the first of these incidents I had encountered on my daily drive to work.
- [Snakes, Friend or Foe?](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/snakes-friend-or-foe/) - On an average year California Wildlife Center sees up to 150 different species come through our doors. Although most patients are avian and mammalian, we also see a fair share of reptiles. Over the years CWC has admitted eight different species of snakes alone. Snakes come to CWC for a variety of reasons.
- [Warm Weather Friends](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/warm-weather-friends/) - In Spring, we all expect to see lots of baby squirrels and baby birds. But here in Southern California, as the weather warms up, we also start seeing more activity from our local lizards. One of the most common species found in the Santa Monica Mountains is the Western Fence Lizard, appropriately named because they are often spotted running along fences.
- [Case Study: Cottontail Caught in Fence](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/case-study-cottontail-caught-in-fence/) - Late in January, a Desert Cottontail Rabbit was found with his head stuck under a fence and brought to a local vet clinic. The doctors there gave him some IV fluids and he was quickly transferred to our wildlife hospital’s ICU. When the Cottontail first arrived at CWC, he was highly stressed and disoriented with a swollen face.
- [Former CWC Sea Lion Patient Thriving in the Wild](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/former-cwc-sea-lion-patient-thriving-in-the-wild/) - On February 10, 2021, our marine mammal team spotted a sub-adult female California Sea Lion hauled out with others on a rock. We noticed a flipper tag on the right front flipper, indicating she had been at a marine mammal rehabilitation facility. Examining a picture snapped through binoculars we were able to read the identifiers -- W1134.
- [Fixing a Fierce Fighter's Feet](https://cawildlife.org/birds/fixing-a-fierce-fighters-feet/) - A few months ago, Red-tailed Hawk 21-233 arrived at the California Wildlife Center from Malibu with very little history. All the techs in ICU knew at first was that he was injured. What they found on examination was a bird with some wounds on his chest, some broken feathers and, much more concerningly, feet that were in terrible condition.
- [Success for Orphaned Mountain Quail](https://cawildlife.org/birds/success-for-orphaned-mountain-quail/) - By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician Supervisor Raising young birds presents unique challenges. In order to release a healthy bird, as rehabilitators we have to consider many factors which influence their physical and mental fitness for life in the wild. We need to know what each orphan needs to be able to do to care for
- [Unusual Rescue Calls](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/unusual-rescue-calls/) - By the Marine Mammal Team Our marine mammal team performs the majority of our rescues between February and May each year. Generally, winter and summer reports are for California Sea Lions in distress, and spring is heavily weighted with Elephant Seals in need of our help. Along with these, we had a few noteworthy responses
- [The Climbing Fox](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/the-climbing-fox/) - By Cori Carlson, Administrative Assistant Gray Foxes may be named for their gray coats, but they also have a distinctive reddish-brown coloring along their sides and long bushy tails. The most common Fox in California, they live in woodland and forested areas in a range that runs all the way from southern Canada to South
- [Welcome to Dr. Guthrum Purdin](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/welcome-to-dr-guthrum-purdin/) - By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director We are excited to welcome Dr. Guthrum Purdin as our new Veterinarian in October. He is a renowned wildlife rehabilitator and authority on the animals of California. Guthrum is no stranger to CWC either, having worked at CWC in 2001, one of our earliest years. More recently, he was at
- [Covid-19 & CWC](https://cawildlife.org/community/covid-19-cwc/) - By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director Like everyone in the world, we have been impacted by Coronavirus at California Wildlife Center. While many of its effects have been negative, it has surely shown us how resilient we are, and how much amazing support we have in the community. We have had to discontinue the use of
- [It's Raining Cats and Ducklings!](https://cawildlife.org/birds/its-raining-cats-and-ducklings/) - By Denys Hemen, Hospital Manager During the spring and summer, Mallard ducklings seem to fall out of the sky in Los Angeles. California Wildlife Center can receive over 350 of these fuzzballs in a typical year. Because of human development in their natural habitat, Mallards have taken to nesting in suburban yards where pools are
- [Help Wildlife Avoid a Sticky Situation](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/help-wildlife-avoid-a-sticky-situation/) - By Dr. Stephany Lewis, Veterinarian Every year, California Wildlife Center receives approximately twenty animals that have been caught in glue traps, or "glue boards:' Some glue traps come as strips or tubes that are hung up to catch flying insects, while others are placed on the ground to catch crawling insects and rodents. Glue traps
- [Growing Fast](https://cawildlife.org/birds/growing-fast/) - By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician Supervisor Time in the Orphan Care Unit passes in regular increments marked by the beeping of timers and schedule of tasks. Every thirty minutes, every forty-five, every hour. Twice a day, three times a day. Once a week. The care of orphaned animals at CWC is not performed exclusively in
- [Northern Elephant Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation during the Covid Crisis](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/northern-elephant-seal-rescue-and-rehabilitation-during-the-covid-crisis/) - By Heather Henderson, Marine Program Manager Springtime is Elephant Seal time along the California coastline. Few things are as predictable as the arrival of newly weaned Northern Elephant Seal pups hauling out each March on our Malibu beaches! While these young marine mammals are relatively large, they strand in a severely malnourished state, 30-50% of
- [A Peek Inside California Wildlife Center's ICU](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/a-peak-inside-california-wildlife-centers-icu/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGulP1YXUtk&t=61s Join us each week as we look at different areas of California Wildlife Center. This week, enjoy a peek inside the Intensive Care Unit! Each video comes with a children’s activity. Click here for a hidden picture seek and find.
- [Explore CWC's Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facility](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/explore-cwcs-marine-mammal-rehabilitation-facility/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAwQke7tz9A Join us each week as we look at different areas of California Wildlife Center. This week, enjoy a look inside the Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center! Each video comes with a children’s activity. Click Here for an Ocean Animals word search and coloring page.
- [A Visit to CWC's Orphan Care Unit](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/a-visit-to-cwcs-orphan-care-unit/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcQnggB_mOg Join us each week as we look at different areas of California Wildlife Center. This week, enjoy a look inside the Orphan Care Unit! Each video comes with a children's activity. Click Here for an Orphaned Animals Word Search.
- [A Look Inside California Wildlife Center](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/a-look-inside-california-wildlife-center/) - https://youtu.be/zB9c3-KRvGw Join us each week as we look at different areas of California Wildlife Center. This week, enjoy an overview of CWC and the animals helped. Each video come with a children’s activity. Click Here for a Forest Animals Coloring Page.
- [Returning Cliff Swallows to the Wild](https://cawildlife.org/birds/returning-cliff-swallows-to-the-wild/) - https://youtu.be/kWs8VqTQ93k
- [The Squirrels Are Coming](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/the-squirrels-are-coming/) - By Jenn Guess, Senior Wildlife Technician Early Spring is a busy time of year at California Wildlife Center (CWC). This is when we see an influx of orphaned Squirrels. If an orphaned Squirrel is a neonate (eyes closed, furless) or infant (eyes open, velvety fur), they are directed to our homecare facility where the Squirrels
- [CWC Performs Its First Hawk Blood Transfusion](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/cwc-performs-its-first-hawk-blood-transfusion/) - By Dr. Stephany Lewis, Veterinarian On the morning of December 30th, CWC received an adult female Red-Tailed Hawk from Newbury Park with evidence of anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis (rodenticide poisoning). Raptors are exposed to rodenticides by ingesting poisoned rodents, and it leads to an inability to clot their blood, resulting in massive and often fatal blood
- [Marine Mammal's Rocky Rescues](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/marine-mammals-rocky-rescues/) - By Heather Henderson, Marine Program Manager The beaches in Malibu that comprise our marine mammal response area are beautiful. Much of their charm comes from the rocky cliffs adjacent to the glimmering Pacific Ocean. Two perfect examples of these rock formations are at Leo Carrillo and Point Dume Beaches. With their proximity to natural Sea
- [Clever Crows](https://cawildlife.org/birds/clever-crows/) - By Cori Carlson, Administrative Assistant Crows may not be the most popular of our native wildlife. But the black bird made famous in folklore and song lyrics is one of the most intelligent and an amazing problem-solver. California Wildlife Center admits up to 175 species of birds each year, including American Crows. While CWC takes
- [An Orphan Care Baby Book](https://cawildlife.org/birds/an-orphan-care-baby-book/) - By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician There’s nothing quite like seeing your baby experience the world for the first time. We are privileged at CWC in the Orphan Care Unit to get to work with a wide range of species and to see all their firsts. A few, this year, were especially touching. First solid food:
- [CWC Medical Care Saves Gray Fox](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/cwc-medical-care-saves-gray-fox/) - By Stephany Lewis, DVM California Wildlife Center received an approximately 6-month-old male Gray Fox early in the morning on October 8th of this year. He was found the night before by a good Samaritan, lying non-responsive on Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. Based on his exam and diagnostic findings, the Fox appeared to have been struck
- [Volunteer at California Wildlife Center](https://cawildlife.org/volunteer/volunteer-at-california-wildlife-center/) - By Kristilee Kodis, Volunteer and Outreach Manager Volunteering at California Wildlife Center is a great way to contribute to the welfare of native wildlife. When you donate your time, you are afforded the opportunity to work with wild animals in a unique setting. Our goal is to rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned native
- [Caring for Bandit-Faced Babies](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/caring-for-bandit-faced-babies/) - By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director Which animal has five fingers but no thumb? This animal is sometimes known as a “trash panda” and has a mixed reputation in urban areas. It’s a raccoon, of course! While we don’t care for raccoons on-site at CWC, we do have a few amazing and dedicated home care volunteers
- [CWC Sees Spate of Sea Lions with Shark Bites](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/cwc-sees-spate-of-sea-lions-with-shark-bites/) - By Mike Remski, Marine Program Manager The mere mention of Sharks in our coastal waters usually conjures up nightmarish images of horror movies of the past. However, Sharks have always been in our local waters and normally don’t cause any harm -- to humans that is. But lately Shark predatory behavior has been a topic
- [Woodpecker Nestlings Rescued from Branch Collapse](https://cawildlife.org/birds/knock-knock-its-nine-acorn-woodpeckers/) - By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician In early July, a Mimosa tree in Newbury Park cracked open, half the tree splitting apart at weak points created by years of Woodpecker activity. The homeowners had been expecting just such a thing to happen eventually; it had been assessed for removal in previous years but their affection for
- [Skunks, Smelly or Sweet?](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/skunks-smelly-or-sweet/) - By Cori Carlson, Administrative Assistant California Wildlife Center has admitted 25 Striped Skunks so far this year. That’s up from last year’s total of 19 patients. Best known for their smelly self-defense tactic and distinctive white stripes and black coat, this particular native species of Skunk ranges throughout North America from Southern Canada to Northern
- [Newcastle Disease Impacts CWC](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/newcastle-disease-impacts-cwc/) - By Dr. Stephany Lewis, Veterinarian Since May of 2018, Southern California, as well as parts of Arizona and Utah, have been impacted by a disease called Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND). Formerly known as Exotic Newcastle Disease, VND is an extremely contagious and deadly viral disease of birds. This virus can potentially infect humans but causes
- [CWC Cares for Its First Fawn of the Year](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/cwc-cares-for-its-first-fawn-of-the-year/) - By Cori Carlson, Administrative Assistant California Wildlife Center took in its first Mule Deer fawn of the year on May 2. As of writing this, we’re caring for two. That timing is fairly typical since Mule Deer are born from April to June. They are nursed by their mothers throughout the summer and weaned in the fall. CWC is the
- [Red-Shouldered Hawk with Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/red-shouldered-hawk-with-anticoagulant-rodenticide-toxicosis/) - By Dr. Stephany Lewis, Veterinarian This winter, CWC admitted an adult male Red-Shouldered Hawk after he was found on the ground in Santa Monica, too weak to fly. On physical examination, his only injury was a very small laceration on his toe, only about 5 mm in length, yet his feathers were completely soaked with
- [The Many Species of Orphan Care](https://cawildlife.org/birds/the-many-species-of-orphan-care/) - By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician The rest of the world might have four seasons, but wildlife rehabilitation has even more. Busy season at California Wildlife Center begins with the opening of the Orphan Care Unit when squirrel kits, opossum joeys, and dove squabs begin to trickle in. We never know when the moment will strike,
- [A Crabby Seal](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/a-crabby-seal/) - By Heather Henderson, Stranding Coordinator On April 24th we received a report of an Elephant Seal pup (patient #19-097) under a house on Carbon Beach. When the rescue team arrived, it was determined that she needed to come in for care because her face, particularly the nose and mouth, was severely swollen. No obvious signs
- [California Wildlife Center Reponds to Whale Stranding](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/california-wildlife-center-reponds-to-whale-stranding/) - By Stephany Lewis, DVM, Veterinarian In January, CWC’s Marine Mammal Rescue Team, led by Mike Remski, responded to a call about a small stranded whale on Zuma Beach in Malibu. The small whale was an adult female Pygmy Sperm Whale, CWC’s first live Whale stranding response. With the help of a team of volunteers and
- [Treating a Parliament of Owls](https://cawildlife.org/birds/treating-a-parliament-of-owls/) - By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician It’s the beginning of Owl breeding season, and the intensive care unit is packed with an assortment of these special birds. Owls are among CWC’s most diverse patients; they encompass some of our largest and smallest raptor patients, come from a dramatic range of habitats and circumstances, and have
- [Marine Mammal Department Braces for an Unpredictable Season](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/marine-mammal-department-braces-for-an-unpredictable-season/) - By Michael Remski, Marine Mammal Program Manager The 2019 Sea Lion pup season is off and running here at CA Wildlife Center. Armed with a seasonal employee, a host of fresh volunteers, and a newly constructed fish preparation kitchen, we are prepared for a very successful season. A warm welcome goes out to Mackenzie Glass,
- [Mockingbirds: Masters of Mimicry, with just a Note of Mystery!](https://cawildlife.org/birds/mockingbirds-masters-of-mimicry-with-just-a-note-of-mystery/) - By Melissa Hartman Mockingbirds sing one heckuva lot. You can hear them all year long, at any time of the day, compiling sequences of repeated phrases, including riffs on calls made by other bird species. Like other songbirds, Mockingbirds’ songs are used mainly for courting or to defend territory. Weighing in at a measly
- [California Wildlife Center responds to beached pygmy sperm whale](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/california-wildlife-center-responds-to-beached-pygmy-sperm-whale/) - On 7:30am, January 18, 2019, California Wildlife Center’s marine mammal department received a call that a pygmy sperm whale had stranded at Zuma Beach in Malibu. Michael Remski, the Marine Mammal Program Manager and a team of volunteers attempted to return the whale to the ocean, but she made her way back to shore and
- [California Wildlife Center in the Woolsey Fire](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/california-wildlife-center-in-the-woolsey-fire/) - By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director On Thursday November 8th, around 3pm, one of our California Wildlife Center employees let us know that he had heard on the radio that there was a wildfire. We called our local fire station and they said that the fire was a very long way away and it was unlikely
- [Oh Deer! CWC Helps a Deer Impacted by Plastic Waste](https://cawildlife.org/uncategorized/oh-deer-cwc-helps-a-deer-impacted-by-plastic-waste/) - By Dr. Stephany Lewis, Veterinarian This fall the California Wildlife Center was given a unique opportunity to help a Mule Deer buck who had gotten PVC piping entrapped on one of his legs. A caring citizen named Brenda Robinson contacted our hospital manager, Denys Hemen, regarding this buck in need of help. The buck spent
- [Meet Patient 1311: A Comprehensive Care Success Story](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/meet-patient-1311-a-comprehensive-care-success-story/) - by Jennifer Brent, Executive Director You have heard their calls and seen them soaring high above the oak forest here in Southern California. These hawks are common across North America, though those found in California tend to be redder than elsewhere. It’s only seven months into 2018, and it seems likely that the year is
- [Innovative Treatment Options for California Sea Lions with Eye Injuries](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/innovative-treatment-options-for-california-sea-lions-with-eye-injuries/) - by Dr. Stephany Lewis, DVM, Veterinarian This summer, CWC’s marine mammal team received several California sea lions with eye trauma, a common injury, and it is not uncommon for us to treat several pinnipeds with corneal ulcers and other corneal injuries. Therapy includes topical antibiotics (applied directly to the eye) and, occasionally, oral antibiotics and
- [The Lesson of the Lost Gull](https://cawildlife.org/uncategorized/the-lesson-of-the-lost-gull/) - by Corby Sandberg, Volunteer I was almost home from my volunteer shift at California Wildlife Center when, to my surprise, in the middle of a busy road in full-on five o’clock traffic, I saw a Gull walking around, seemingly lost. Instantly I pulled off the road, stopped my car, and ran over in an effort
- [Summer Internship at CWC: So Nice I Did It Twice!](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/summer-internship-at-cwc-so-nice-i-did-it-twice/) - by Beverly Loo, Intern California Wildlife Center is one of the most unique organizations you will find if you need a safe place to drop off an injured or orphaned animal for rescue and rehabilitation. This former ranger station is home not only to hundreds of patients per week but also to dozens of volunteers,
- [Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Mourning Doves (but Maybe Never Thought to Ask)](https://cawildlife.org/birds/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-mourning-doves-but-maybe-never-thought-to-ask/) - by Melissa Hartman, Administrative Assistant So far this year at California Wildlife Center, Mourning Doves are the second most common species seen. Exceeded only by the number of Mallard Ducks admitted, Mourning Doves make up 13% of all our animal patients. If the world can be divided into those who consider this seemingly ubiquitous bird
- [A Second Wave of Sea Lions](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/a-second-wave-of-sea-lions/) - By Mike Remski, Marine Program Manager The CWC Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facility has had an influx of Sea Lion patients over the past two weeks. This may lead some to believe that the strandings have picked up again, since we have not taken in Sea Lions for a couple months. Actually, Sea Lion strandings are
- [When Birds Collide with Windows](https://cawildlife.org/birds/when-birds-collide-with-windows/) - By Denys Hemen, Hospital Manager It's a sight--and sound-- sure to startle anyone who is a witness; you look up to see a bird hit your window, and immediately run outside to check on the welfare of the unfortunate creature. An estimated billion birds die from window stricks annually in the U.S. alone. Along with
- [Orphan Care Unit Update](https://cawildlife.org/birds/orphan-care-unit-update/) - By Jennifer Guess, Senior Wildlife Technician It's finally spring and the Orphan Care Unit (OCU) at California Wildlife Center is up and running! The doors officially opened for the season on March 15th. Of course, nature had its own plans.The first orphaned patient California Wildlife Center received in 2018 was a nestling Band-Tailed Pigeon on
- [It's Busy Season for Elephant Seals](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/its-busy-season-for-elephant-seals/)
- [Scout Projects Help CWC Patients](https://cawildlife.org/community/scout-projects-help-cwc-patients/) - By Denys Hemen, Hospital Manager and Alyssa Schlange, Volunteer Manager California Wildlife Center is always growing and as our patient load increases, so does our enclosure usage. In this 20th year of operation, some of our older enclosures are beginning to deteriorate. Through experience and sharing knowledge with other rehabbers, we strive to improve enclosures
- [A Red-Tailed Hawk Flies Free after Bone Fracture](https://cawildlife.org/birds/a-red-tailed-hawk-flies-free-after-bone-fracture/) - By Dr. Stephany Lewis, DVM, Veterinarian This adult male Red-Tailed Hawk came to us from West Hollywood on February 10th. He was found on the street, unable to fly, most likely after having been hit by a car. Just like every patient in our care, he received a full physical exam, and radiographs (x-rays) were
- [CWC Welcomes Dr. Stephany Lewis](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/cwc-welcomes-dr-stephany-lewis/) - By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director This March, CWC was thrilled to welcome our new veterinarian, Stephany Lewis, DVM. She moved from New York to join us as a full-time year-round addition to our staff. After a thorough nationwide search, Dr. Duane Tom and I agreed that she was an outstanding candidate, and we are excited
- [Celebrating the Newly-Rebuilt Marine Mammal Enclosures](https://cawildlife.org/community/celebrating-the-newly-rebuilt-marine-mammal-enclosures/) - by Heather Henderson, Stranding Coordinator On January 11, 2018 honored guests, staff, volunteers, and our first California sea lion pup patient of the season all gathered to officially unveil the new and improved marine mammal rehabilitation enclosures. We were fortunate to be joined by longtime CWC supporters, actress Shannen Doherty and Malibu City Councilmember Jefferson
- [Rabbit Rescued from Fire Returns to the Wild](https://cawildlife.org/community/rabbit-rescued-from-fire-returns-to-the-wild/) - by Heather Patrice Brown, Development Coordinator This fall, when terrible wildfires ravaged the Southern California landscape, there came a spark of hope. A video went viral of a young man rescuing a wild rabbit from the flames of the Thomas Fire. The rabbit was initially brought to a local animal hospital and was then transferred
- [Owl Rescued from Soccer Net](https://cawildlife.org/community/owl-rescued-from-soccer-net/) - by Jennifer Brent, Executive Director The day after Christmas we received an urgent call from the folks over at Chaminade College Prep in West Hills. They had found a Great Horned Owl caught in their soccer net. Students started to cut him free but were concerned about handling the owl. We were able to send Heather Henderson from
- [CWC's Gull Patients: An Earful](https://cawildlife.org/birds/cwcs-gull-patients-an-earful/) - by Melissa Hartman, Administrative Assistant Of the animal patients we see at CWC, the gull is not the most universally well-regarded. Say the word seagulls to the average person, and you may elicit revulsion. Or indifference. Or resignation, as in, I should have known better than to leave my kale chips unattended while I took
- [Avian Conservation in Australia: Doing it Right](https://cawildlife.org/birds/avian-conservation-in-australia-doing-it-right/) - by Jennifer Brent, Executive Directors During our recent slow season, I was fortunate to be able to spend a week at Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef. As well as being a nesting spot for Loggerhead and Green Turtles, Heron Island is home to a wide variety of bird species. At certain points in the year,
- [Leaving a Legacy for Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/community/leaving-a-legacy-for-wildlife/) - Leaving a Legacy for Wildlife We recently received a bequest from well-respected attorney, Richard “Rick” Zamora (1964-2016). Rick split his time between El Paso, TX and Venice, CA and had a thriving practice in Texas. Rick passed away suddenly on November 29th but his legacy lives on. Through his bequest to California Wildlife Center, thousands
- [Orphan Care Unit 2017 Wrap Up](https://cawildlife.org/birds/orphan-care-unit-2017-wrap-up/) - By Jennifer Guess, Senior Wildlife Technician November marks the end of baby season at California Wildlife Center (CWC). It was another year full of energetic squirrels, curious crows, grumpy mockingbirds, and aggressive woodpeckers. This year we had quite a busy season. CWC took in over 275 Eastern Fox Squirrels and over 85 Virginia Opossums between
- [Justice Served](https://cawildlife.org/community/justice-served/) - By Denys Hemen, Hospital Manager At CWC we have received 36 patients so far this year that have been shot by a pellet, BB, or shotgun. Last year we received 51. In all of these cases the perpetrator was never known and most of the patients had to be euthanized. The animals were found by
- [Looking Forward to the 2018 Marine Mammal Stranding Season – What can we expect?](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/looking-forward-to-the-2018-marine-mammal-stranding-season-what-can-we-expect/) - By Heather Henderson, Marine Stranding Coordinator California Wildlife Center responds to reports of stranded marine mammals 365 days a year. Due to birthing cycles and species-specific behaviors, there is a certain predictability to the stranding pattern. We use this pattern to approximate supply and personnel needs. Pinnipeds, such as seals and sea lions, are the
- [Operation Hummer: The Not-So-Tiny World of Hummingbird Care at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/birds/operation-hummer-the-not-so-tiny-world-of-hummingbird-care-at-cwc/) - By Melissa Hartman, Administrative Assistant So far this year at California Wildlife Center, the Allen’s Hummingbird is in our “Top Ten” list, meaning it is among the ten most frequent species of the 4,000 animal patients who began their journey to healing up our steep driveway framed by fragrant pine and oak trees. It’s interesting
- [Being an Intern at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/being-an-intern-at-cwc/) - By Luis Vasquez, Seasonal Animal Care Intern If you are blessed with the time and opportunity and have a little voice inside questioning whether you should intern at CWC or not, DO IT. It is incredible how much you will take away. I interned at CWC for 10 weeks this summer and it was wonderful
- [Crow Feather Imping](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/crow-feather-imping/) - By Alyssa Schlange, Volunteer and Outreach Manager American Crow number 1476, came to us on May 13th of this year as an orphan with terrible feather quality, suggesting malnutrition due to abandonment. After three weeks of consistent care and steady weight gain the crow was still not able to fly. Dr. Duane Tom, Director of
- [West Nile Virus in CWC's American Patients](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/west-nile-virus-in-cwcs-american-patients/) - By Melissa Hartman, Administrative Assistant Of all the American Crow patients we see, 15% carry the disease. In 2016, California Wildlife Center admitted 238 local American crows for a variety of reasons—chicks apparently abandoned by their parents, fledglings fallen out of a nest too high to allow them to be replaced, adults suffering from broken
- [Exercising Raptors Back to Health](https://cawildlife.org/birds/exercising-raptors-back-to-health/) - By Jennifer Guess, Senior Wildlife Technician Here at California Wildlife Center (CWC) we see a lot of raptors with severe injuries that require many weeks even months of rehabilitation. The raptor family includes all types of hawks and owls. As the birds heal inside the ICU they do not get the daily exercise they would receive
- [Garbage Impacts All Kinds of Animals](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/garbage-impacts-all-kinds-of-animals/) - By Heather Patrice Brown, Development Coordinator In April, California Wildlife Center was surprised to receive a skunk with a plastic cup stuck over his head. Volunteer Jaana Shellock first noticed the skunk and with guidance from CWC staff, was able to capture it. CWC supporter Rick Gunderson was kind enough to drive it to CWC
- [Marine Mammal Season Wrap Up](https://cawildlife.org/uncategorized/marine-mammal-season-wrap-up/) - By Michael Remski, Marine Program Manager Each winter, as we prepare for the upcoming marine mammal stranding season, it is impossible to accurately predict what the season will bring. You plan for the worst, hope for the best, and try not to act surprised when things get crazy. 2017 brought us anomalies on all fronts.
- [American Coot Receives Surgery After Swallowing Fish Hook](https://cawildlife.org/uncategorized/american-coot-receives-surgery-after-swallowing-fish-hook/)
- [With CWC, Love is Owl You Need](https://cawildlife.org/birds/with-cwc-love-is-owl-you-need/) - By Melissa Hartman, Administrative Assistant Throughout recorded history and across many cultures, the allure of owls is enduring. Few other birds have inspired so many conflicting beliefs. Owls have been both venerated and feared, considered wise by many, thought to be obtuse by others, associated with witchcraft, medicine, the weather, and even believed to foreshadow
- [The Marine Mammal Department Plans for Big Changes](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/the-marine-mammal-department-plans-for-big-changes/) - By Michael Remski, Marine Mammal Program Manager Looking ahead to our "off season," (when there are few rescue calls and no animals are held on site) there are some exciting renovations planned for our marine mammal enclosure. Since 2013, the existing structure has performed very well over its lifespan, allowing for five successful seasons of
- [My First Day Volunteering at CWC](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/my-first-day-volunteering-at-cwc/) - By Cindy Tansin, Volunteer As a volunteer, my secret motivation for working at CWC was for the thrill of getting an up close sneak peek at wildlife that I would normally only get to admire from afar - if I was lucky. I volunteered to answer phones, because that's what was needed. A small thing,
- [California Wildlife Center Makes Some Shocking Improvements](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/california-wildlife-center-makes-some-shocking-improvements/) - By Heather Patrice Brown, Development Coordinator In December of 2016, California Wildlife Center finally bid farewell to its 64 year-old electrical panel. This change had been a long-time coming. The main building was originally constructed in 1952 as a private home and later became a ranger station. In 1998, California State Parks granted CWC the
- [Room for Swallows to Soar](https://cawildlife.org/birds/room-for-swallows-to-soar/) - By Denys Hemen, Hospital Manager Here at California Wildlife Center space has always been at a premium. As the only rehab center in Los Angeles County that rehabilitates baby songbirds, space disappears quickly in the springtime. But, anytime you get a large number of baby birds crammed into a small area many problems can arise.
- [Opossums: More Friend Than Foe](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/opossums-more-friend-than-foe/) - By Anna Noble, Administrative Assistant California Wildlife Center admits an average of 250 opossums yearly. Of this number, 40-50 are adults, while the remainder are orphans. Most adult opossums who are admitted have experienced bodily injury due to trapping, predation, gun shots, or encounters with vehicles on roadways. Joeys (the word for baby opossums) that
- [Living With Animals: Over Rescue](https://cawildlife.org/birds/living-with-animals-over-rescue/) - Ken White, Board President, California Wildlife Center We are nearing the first day of Spring when, to mangle Tennyson’s lovely words, a young humaniac’s fancy turns lightly to thoughts of rescuing baby birds. Say what..? Spring, the season of rebirth, and we’re already receiving calls from kind-intentioned people who’ve found baby birds, and baby squirrels,
- [The Malibu Community - Key in the Rescue of Marine Mammals](https://cawildlife.org/community/the-malibu-community-key-in-the-rescue-of-marine-mammals/) - By Heather Henderson, Stranding Coordinator During this past fall and winter, between rescues calls for marine mammals, California Wildlife Center also worked to improve enclosure space. Walls were built around one entire pen, to keep the pups warm during the cold spring evenings, when temperatures drop below freezing. All the planning was well worth it,
- [StrandCon 2016](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/strandcon-2016/) - Staff attends national conference for marine mammals By Marine Program Manager Jeff Hall CWC is permitted by NOAA Fisheries to perform all the exciting things that come with marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation. As a member of the West Coast Region Stranding Network, CWC staff attends regional and national conferences to collaborate with other organizations from
- [Coyotes Released](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/coyotes-released/) - By Staff Veterinarian Dr. Lorraine Barbosa This year, California Wildlife Center took in seven orphaned coyote pups, which came to us from various locations in Topanga, Los Angeles, and Hollywood, at only a few months old. After treating them for a GI parasites, giving them their vaccinations, and providing them with nutrition and supportive care,
- [Show Your Support](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/show-your-support/) - By Development Coordinator Heather Patrice Brown Support the emergency response, transport, rehabilitative care, and release of over 4,300 sick, injured, and orphaned animal each year by making a tax deductible donation to California Wildlife Center. A gift any amount, renewable yearly, enrolls you as a member of CWC. Click here to donate today! Become a
- [Wild Brunch Recap](https://cawildlife.org/the-wild-brunch/wild-brunch-recap/) - By Development Coordinator Heather Patrice Brown On Sunday, September 25th, 2016, California Wildlife Center (CWC) welcomed hundreds of guests to the 18th Annual "The Wild Brunch, Wild and Wonderful!" The event was held at the beautiful Gull's Way Estate in Malibu overlooking the Pacific Ocean from 1pm to 5pm. Gourmet vegetarian cuisine, wine, and beverages
- [Bumper Crop for Baby Care Unit](https://cawildlife.org/birds/bumper-crop-for-baby-care-unit/) - By Hospital Manager Denys Hemen It was another great year inside of our baby bird nursery at California Wildlife Center. We are the only wildlife rehabilitation center in Los Angeles County that takes in baby songbirds, baby crows, and baby ravens. Due to this fact, we have to dedicate lots of space to their care.
- [A Squirrel for All Seasons](https://cawildlife.org/terrestrial/a-squirrel-for-all-seasons/) - Spring and fall are busiest times for baby squirrels By Executive Director Jennifer Brent Last year, California Wildlife Center received 486 Eastern Fox Squirrels and so far this year, we have received 414. They are the species that we see the most at CWC (second most common is the Mallard). Why so many? Some have
- [Green Sea Turtles Invade](https://cawildlife.org/marine-mammals/green-sea-turtles-invade/) - CWC's first ever rescue of a marine reptile By Marine Program Manager Jeff Hall Sea turtles are usually something you'd see if you were snorkeling in Hawaii, or maybe during a leisurely catamaran ride off the coast of southern Mexico. While there are populations of sea turtles off the coast of California, you'd have to
- [A Marine Rescue of a Different Color](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/a-marine-rescue-of-a-different-color/) - by Jeff Hall, Marine Program Manager I’ve rescued hundreds….maybe even thousands of animals in my career. From mountain lions and black bears to seals and dolphins, I’ve seen my fair share of different species and had a hand in their rescue. Never in my career have I rescued a Green Sea Turtle, that is until
- [Snowshoes in the Summer](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/snowshoes-in-the-summer/) - California Wildlife Center recently rescued a Northern Mockingbird whose feet were knuckling, meaning she was unable to open her feet to stand or perch. This was causing the bird to have to stand on the tops of her toes which were curled under and causing her additional injury. CWC veterinary staff created "snowshoes" for the mockingbird
- [Two Elephant Seals Released to Wild with Help of Coast Guard](https://cawildlife.org/community/two-elephant-seals-released-to-wild-with-help-of-coast-guard/)
- [New Aviary Filled with Unkindnesses and Murders](https://cawildlife.org/birds/new-aviary-filled-with-unkindnesses-and-murders/) - By Development Coordinator, Heather Patrice Brown “Squawk!” “Caw-caw!” The new exterior aviary, sponsored by the Wendy McCaw Foundation, is anything but a quiet, peaceful place. This 8’ x 16’ enclosure currently houses both a murder of American crows and an unkindness of common ravens that arrived as orphaned babies. The aviary provides multiple perches in
- [Welcome New Staff](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/welcome-new-staff/) - Volunteer and Outreach Manager By Volunteer and Outreach Manager, Trish Jackman I have really been enjoying the opportunity to get to know everyone and rediscover the city as the new Volunteer and Outreach Manager. I have worked professionally in the animal field for over 20 years out of the area and moved back to help
- [Wild and Wonderful](https://cawildlife.org/events/wild-and-wonderful/) - By Development Coordinator, Heather Patrice Brown Join California Wildlife Center for something Wild and Wonderful! The 18th annual Wild Brunch will be held on September 25, 2016 at Gull’s Way, Malibu. Show your support for California Wildlife Center and its Wild and Wonderful animal patients. Each year, CWC cares for over 4,300 wild animals native
- [Fur Seals of Isla Guadalupe](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/fur-seals-of-isla-guadalupe/) - By Staff Veterinarian, Dr. Lorraine Barbosa This March, I had the amazing privilege of traveling to Isla Guadalupe, a small island off the coast of Baja Mexico, and the primary place in the world where the ESA-listed Guadalupe fur seal breeds. I traveled with a team of scientists from the Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas
- [Seal Survives Shark Strike](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/seal-survives-shark-strike/) - Northern Elephant Seal Receives Care By Marine Program Manager, Jeff Hal Cookiecutter sharks sound like they’d be something really cute. I draw images in my head of a rotund little shark, slowly marauding through the ocean with googly eyes, looking for cookie prey. The reality is something not as lovable. Cookiecutter sharks have round mouths
- [What Are You Looking At?](https://cawildlife.org/birds/what-are-you-looking-at/) - The many different faces of wildlife rehabilitation By Hospital Manager, Denys Hemen Spring came with a bang this year as our nursery exploded with baby birds. California Wildlife Center is the only wildlife rehabilitation center in Los Angeles County that takes in native baby songbirds. We get in hundreds of individuals of many different species….all
- [2016 Year To Date Numbers](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/2016-year-to-date-numbers/) - By Executive Director, Jennifer Brent It’s been business as usual at CWC this season, with injured and baby animals arriving daily. So far, we are receiving approximately the same number of animals this year as last—1833 as of this writing. In 2015 we took in approximately 4300 animals in total and are trending to do
- [Feeding Baby Birds](https://cawildlife.org/uncategorized/feeding-baby-birds/) - Click on the photo to see how baby birds at California Wildlife Center are fed.
- [4 Elephant Seal Pups Released Back Into Ocean After Weeks Of Rehabilitation](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/4-elephant-seal-pups-released-back-into-ocean-after-weeks-of-rehabilitation/)
- [Coastal Cleanup Day 2014](https://cawildlife.org/community/coastal-cleanup-day-2014/)
- [One-eyed Owl Spots Freedom](https://cawildlife.org/wildlifemedicine/one-eyed-owl-spots-freedom/)
- [Volunteer of the Season](https://cawildlife.org/community/volunteer-of-the-season/)
- [Five Fawns Find Freedom](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/five-fawns-find-freedom/)
- [The Wild Brunch: Return to the Wild Recap](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/the-wild-brunch-return-to-the-wild-recap/)
- [Annual Migration Brings Rare Species](https://cawildlife.org/birds/annual-migration-brings-rare-species/)
- [Welcome CWC’s New Executive Director, Jennifer Brent](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/welcome-cwcs-new-executive-director-jennifer-brent/)
- [Return to the Pacific](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/return-to-the-pacific/)
- [Calabasas Moves to Coexist with Coyotes](https://cawildlife.org/community/calabasas-moves-to-coexist-with-coyotes/)
- [Domoic Acid Cases hit Malibu](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/domoic-acid-cases-hit-malibu/)
- [Don’t Get Hooked](https://cawildlife.org/community/dont-get-hooked/)
- [How “Creancing” Helped a Falcon Fly](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/how-creancing-helped-a-falcon-fly/)
- [An Amazing Transformation! Bobcat affected by mange receives care](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/3513/)
- [Helping Birds Get Their “Wings” Back](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/helping-birds-get-their-wings-back/)
- [Star-Crossed Ravens](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/star-crossed-ravens/)
- [Winter is Coming!](https://cawildlife.org/cwc/winter-is-coming/)
- [Raptor re-nesting program](https://cawildlife.org/community/raptor-re-nesting-program/) - Last year, CWC began a “renesting” program with the goal of reuniting baby raptors with their parents. To ensure a successful “renesting” outcome, we make sure we have a healthy baby and that the parents are still around – the objective being to get the two to recognize each other in the field. After gathering
- [The Wild Brunch: Wild and Wonderful! - Sept 25, 2016](https://cawildlife.org/community/3281/)

## Pages

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- [Internships](https://cawildlife.org/volunteer/internshipsexternshipspreceptorships/) - Learn about internships, externships & preceptorships at the California Wildlife Center
- [Our Team](https://cawildlife.org/team/) - Meet the team of the California WIldlife Center
- [Newsletters](https://cawildlife.org/newsletters/) - Read past editions of California Wildlife Center's Newsletter, "Wild Times"
- [Externships](https://cawildlife.org/volunteer/internshipsexternshipspreceptorships-2/) - Learn about internships, externships & preceptorships at the California Wildlife Center
- [Power Preparedness](https://cawildlife.org/power-preparedness/)
- [Contact](https://cawildlife.org/contact/) - If you have found a wild animal that appears to be sick, injured, abandoned or in danger, please call our emergency hotline number. 310.458.WILD [9453]!
- [Other Ways to Give](https://cawildlife.org/ways-to-support-us/other-ways-to-give/) - Other ways in which you can contribute to the CWC
- [Sponsor an Animal](https://cawildlife.org/ways-to-support-us/sponsor-an-animal/) - Sponsor an Animal - California Wildlife center
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- [Our Wish List](https://cawildlife.org/ways-to-support-us/our-wish-list/) - California Wildlife Center wishlist
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- [Can We Get A "Hoot Hoot!"](https://cawildlife.org/ca-we-get-a-hoot-hoot/)
- [Education](https://cawildlife.org/education/)
- [FAQ](https://cawildlife.org/faq/) - California Wildlife Center answers FAQ about animals and medical emergencies
- [Become a Volunteer](https://cawildlife.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/) - There are many ways to make a difference. Some of our volunteers prefer administrative or outreach work in our office while others prefer to lend their hand at facilities maintenance. Still others work directly to support the animals by creating diets, laundry, feeding baby animals, rescuing marine mammals, or assisting our two full time veterinarians in our hospital. Whatever the case, all volunteers must be willing to commit to a schedule and be flexible and assist with laundry and diets before handling any animals. Extensive training is offered to those volunteers who are 18 years and over and are willing to make a commitment to CWC. Volunteering at CWC is a great way to contribute to the welfare of native animals.
- [In the news](https://cawildlife.org/masonry-blog/in-the-news/) - California Wildlife Center in the news!
- [Birds and Bones Cemetery Walk](https://cawildlife.org/birds-and-bones-cemetery-walk/)
- [What We Do](https://cawildlife.org/what-we-do/) - Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and rehabilitation facilities, a cadre of professionally-trained staff, dedicated volunteers and an engaged community.
- [From the Community](https://cawildlife.org/from-the-community/)
- [Wildlife Walk](https://cawildlife.org/wildlife-walk/)
- [Trip of a Lifetime Silent Auction](https://cawildlife.org/trip-of-a-lifetime-silent-auction/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://cawildlife.org/valentines-day/)
- [Plantapalooza](https://cawildlife.org/plantapalooza/)
- [Conservation Circle Members Event](https://cawildlife.org/conservation-circle-members-event/)
- [Conservation Circle](https://cawildlife.org/ways-to-support-us/conservation-circle/)
- [Donate & Support Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/ways-to-support-us/make-a-general-donation/) - Donate & become a member of the California Wildlife Center
- [Volunteer](https://cawildlife.org/volunteer/) - There are many ways to make a difference. Some of our volunteers prefer administrative or outreach work in our office while others prefer to lend their hand at facilities maintenance. Still others work directly to support the animals by creating diets, laundry, feeding baby animals, rescuing marine mammals, or assisting our two full time veterinarians in our hospital. Whatever the case, all volunteers must be willing to commit to a schedule and be flexible and assist with laundry and diets before handling any animals. Volunteering at CWC is a great way to contribute to the welfare of native animals.
- [Animal Profiles](https://cawildlife.org/animal-profiles/) - Coexisting with wildlife seems a natural thing to do and yet there is much to know. Meet some of our native animals here and learn some of the practical aspects of coexistence.
- [Ways to Support Us](https://cawildlife.org/ways-to-support-us/) - Learn about various ways in which you can support the California Wildlife Center
- [Privacy Policy](https://cawildlife.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy - California Wildlife Center
- [Gallery](https://cawildlife.org/masonry-blog/gallery/) - Photos of our animals at the California Wildlife Center
- [Videos](https://cawildlife.org/masonry-blog/videos/) - Videos of animals and rescues and treatment from the California Wildlife Center in Malibu, CA
- [Financials & Legal Info](https://cawildlife.org/financials-legal-info/) - Financials and Legal Information from the California Wildlife Center
- [Medical Emergency](https://cawildlife.org/animal-resources/medical-emergency/) - If you have found a wild animal that appears to be sick, injured, abandoned or in danger, please call our emergency hotline number - 310.458.WILD [9453]!
- [Co-Existing with Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/animal-resources/) - With a population of over 10 million and an area of over 4700 square miles, Los Angeles is a densely packed metropolis. As people flock to the area for its beautiful beaches, phenomenal weather and scenic landscapes, they come in greater and greater contact with animals. Whether it’s accidentally knocking down a bird’s nest, or a piece of trash ingested by a sea lion, the human encroachment in Southern California is having a deleterious effect on its wildlife.
- [Giving Tuesday Seal-a-Bration!](https://cawildlife.org/giving-tuesday-seal-a-bration/)
- [California Wildlife Center Day at Corner Bakery](https://cawildlife.org/california-wildlife-center-day-at-corner-bakery/) - Come eat with us and support wildlife! Join us at Corner Bakery Cafe, Woodland Hills on Friday, July 19, 2019 any time between 7:00am-9:00 pm. Mention you are with California Wildlife Center when you order and they will donate 15% of your bill to CWC. You can do this with catering orders too! Click here
- [SIP Malibu Grapes Food and Wine Pop-up](https://cawildlife.org/sip-malibu-grapes-food-and-wine-pop-up/) - SIP Malibu Grapes will be hosting a Pop-up event at Duke's Malibu on Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00 - 5:30pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit California Wildlife Center. Purchase your tickets today!
- [Preparing Your Estate Plan](https://cawildlife.org/preparing-your-estate-plan/) - Join California Wildlife Center for Preparing Your Estate Plan, a presentation by Paul Shaw, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. He will be joined by Andrew Wolfberg, an Estate Planning Attorney from Wolfberg & Wolfberg, P.C. to answer all your questions. Learn about the basic steps of estate planning, including the function of a will
- [An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Friends](https://cawildlife.org/an-intimate-acoustic-evening-with-pat-benatar-neil-giraldo-and-friends/) - Thank you to everyone who attended an Intimate Acoustic Evening with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Friends. A HUGE thank you to Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Little Caesar, Brandon Jenner, and Shannen Doherty for donating their talents and making it an incredible night! About Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: The world was introduced
- [Testing](https://cawildlife.org/testinggivegrid/)
- [I supported California Wildlife Center on #GivingTuesday !](https://cawildlife.org/4473-2/)
- [Tastes of the Wild - 2016](https://cawildlife.org/tastes-of-the-wild-2016/) - Learn about our upcoming event this September - the Tastes of the Wild 2016
- [Live & Silent Auction - 2016](https://cawildlife.org/wild-brunch/live-silent-auction-2016/) - Live & Silent auction 2016
- [Latest News & Blog](https://cawildlife.org/masonry-blog/) - Latest news & happenings at the California Wildlife Center in Malibu, CA

## Events

- [Pitfire Pizza Fundraiser!](https://cawildlife.org/event/pitfire-pizza-fundraiser-3/)
- [Wild Beginnings: Help us Support the Young Animals in Care](https://cawildlife.org/event/wild-beginnings-help-us-support-the-young-animals-in-care/) - Each season, we care for thousands of wild babies, most arriving between March and June. Together, our team works to provide the best possible care, giving each animal the greatest chance at survival and eventual release. These vulnerable patients rely on us, and we rely on you. Your donations, supplies, and support make this
- [Think and Drink: Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project](https://cawildlife.org/event/think-and-drink-malibu-creek-ecosystem-restoration-project/) - Russell Marlow will be presenting the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project, which centers on removing the defunct Rindge Dam and reconnecting nearly 18 miles of aquatic habitat in Santa Monica Mountains' Malibu Creek watershed. Among the many benefits, this landscape‑scale ecosystem restoration will help return sand to Malibu’s coastline and southern California steelhead to our streams. Russell Marlow is a Regional Manager for California
- [Pitfire Pizza Fundraiser](https://cawildlife.org/event/pitfire-pizza-fundraiser-2/)
- [Pitfire Pizza Fundraiser](https://cawildlife.org/event/pitfire-pizza-fundraiser/) - Let's Raise Some Dough! Join us at Pitfire Pizza on Feb 10, 15% of all sales will go to CWC! Present this flyer or use promo code WILD online. Pitfire Pizza Fundraiser Address: 6250 CA-27 Suite 1550, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- [Think & Drink: Coastal Case Study](https://cawildlife.org/event/think-drink-coastal-case-study/) - Join us for the next series of Think and Drink with our friends at the Malibu Brewing Company ! Each month, CWC staff and partners will be sharing our passions in short, lighthearted talks centered on nature and science. This month, CWC staff are taking the stage. Meet us at Malibu Brewing Company February 18th from
- [Power Preparedness](https://cawildlife.org/event/power-preparedness/) - When the power goes out, the animals in our care can’t wait. At California Wildlife Center, electricity isn’t a convenience, it’s a lifeline. Generators power critical equipment like incubators that keep fragile babies warm, fluid warmers that support lifesaving treatments, and refrigerators and freezers that safely store food and medications. Without reliable backup power, even
- [A Night for Wildlife](https://cawildlife.org/event/a-night-for-wildlife/) - We are beyond excited to invite you to our inaugural “A Night for Wildlife” — a powerful evening in support of California Wildlife Center’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wild animals in urgent need of care. Every year, CWC provides lifesaving medical treatment to over 4,000 wild patients, from fragile hummingbirds to majestic elephant
- [A Night for Wildlife Virtual Travel Auction](https://cawildlife.org/event/a-night-for-wildlife-2/) - Book the trip of a lifetime and be part of something bigger- an unforgettable adventure for you, and a lasting impact for the wild animals CWC is proud to protect. We are so fortunate to partner with AmFund to provide CWC supporters with an amazing selection of travel opportunities to bid on. Your support will
- [Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest](https://cawildlife.org/event/coastal-cleanup-day-2-2/) - Join CWC at this FREE educational event featuring dozens of eco-related exhibitors and fun activities for kids. The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside, Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks. Get your questions answered about water-wise, fire-resistant native-plant gardening, learn how
- [Pasadena Humane Society Wildlife Day](https://cawildlife.org/event/coastal-cleanup-day-2/) - Join CWC with our friends at Pasadena Humane on Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their second annual Wildlife Day! This FREE, all-ages event includes fascinating presentations by local wildlife experts, fun and educational activities for kids (such as face painting, crafting, and interactive science demos), and a vendor marketplace where
- [Coastal Cleanup Day](https://cawildlife.org/event/coastal-cleanup-day/) - Join CWC staff at Nicholas Canyon Beach for the 35th annual Coastal Cleanup Day! We've partnered once again with our friends at Heal the Bay as site captains and this year, we're making it a party. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and help us clean up the beach where we release rehabilitated seals and sea lions. Signup
- [Malibu Chili Cook Off](https://cawildlife.org/event/cwc-topanga-farmers-market-2/) - Come find the CWC van all weekend in the Third Space area at Malibu Chili Cookoff! Join us for Family Day on Monday for our track-casting craft. From the MCCO website: Get ready to sizzle this Labor Day weekend at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off, August 30 to September 2, with carnival rides, food, music, and
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [CWC @ Topanga Farmer's Market](https://cawildlife.org/event/cwc-topanga-farmers-market/) - Come find CWC celebrating the start of summer all day at Topanga Farmer's Market! A certified Farmer's Market at 1440 N Topanga Canyon Rd offering local, organic food, vintage & handmade goods
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Summer Camp](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-3/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [California Invasive Species Action Week](https://cawildlife.org/event/california-invasive-species-action-week/) - Help increase public awareness of invasive species and encourage participation in the ongoing fight against invasive species by celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) June 1- 9, 2024. Invasive species include non-native plants, animals, and pathogens that can negatively impact our waters, native ecosystems, agriculture, health, and economy. Every day this week, UC IPM
- [Studio City Movies in the Park](https://cawildlife.org/event/studio-city-movies-in-the-park-2/) - Come watch Wonka at Movies in the Park with Studio City Neighborhood Council, your neighbors, your family, and friends. CWC will be onsite with our education vehicle to hand out information about living with wildlife and about wildlife rehabilitation.
- [Santa Monica Public Library](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2-2/) - Join CWC for a day at Santa Monica Public Library! Programs extend throughout the day beginning with a children's program at 10am, touch and talk exhibits on the patio from 11-2, and a wildlife coexistence program for adults at 2pm.
- [Private Event: Community group](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Community/Youth group](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: Community/Youth group](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-4/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [CWC at Melrose Trading Post](https://cawildlife.org/event/cwc-at-melrose-trading-post-2/) - Find CWC at space B86 with our education vehicle loaded tactile exhibits and information on living with wildlife! For Earth Day, we will also be offering a track-casting craft for families! The Melrose Trading Post is a pioneering arts-based marketplace held every Sunday at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, CA with 275 local creative
- [Private Event: School Visit](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-3/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Private Event: School Visit](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-3/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Vet @ the Park Lomita](https://cawildlife.org/event/vet-the-park-lomita/) - Join our colleagues at LA County Animal Care and Control for a free pet wellness clinic. CWC will be onsite with our education vehicle to hand out information about our wildlife rehabilitation services.
- [Private training](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-training/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Studio City Movies in the Park](https://cawildlife.org/event/studio-city-movies-in-the-park/) - Come watch Kung Fu Panda (2008) at Movies in the Park with Studio City Neighborhood Council, your neighbors, your family, and friends. CWC will be onsite with our education vehicle to hand out information about living with wildlife and about wildlife rehabilitation.
- [City of San Fernando Spring Jamboree](https://cawildlife.org/event/city-of-san-fernando-spring-jamboree/) - The Spring Jamboree is a fun-filled event for children of all ages. This family fun day includes an Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Prizes, Food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
- [Calabasas Earth Day Festival](https://cawildlife.org/event/calabasas-earth-day-festival/) - CWC is joining the City of Calabasas for their annual Earth Day festival! The City of Calabasas Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Las Virgenes Creek site, north of Agoura Rd. in Calabasas. Over fifty exhibitors from all over Los Angeles County and
- [Private Event: School Visit](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Love Your Planet](https://cawildlife.org/event/love-your-planet/) - CWC will be joining Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District for the Love Your Planet celebration! CWC staff will provide a talk on wildlife rehabilitation and be in attendance with our education van for the festival.
- [Westlake Village Earth Day Festival](https://cawildlife.org/event/westlake-village-earth-day-festival/) - More information to come
- [Private Event: School Visit](https://cawildlife.org/event/private-event-school-visit-2/) - CWC staff are available to speak to groups about wildlife coexistence and rehabilitation online and in-person. This event is not open to the public. To request a presentation or workshop for your organization or school, e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org
- [Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House](https://cawildlife.org/event/chatsworth-nature-preserve-earth-day-open-house/) - More information to come
- [Vet @ the Park Rolling Hills](https://cawildlife.org/event/vet-the-park-lomita-2/) - Join our colleagues at LA County Animal Care and Control for a free pet wellness clinic. CWC will be onsite with our education vehicle to hand out information about our wildlife rehabilitation services.
- [CWC at Melrose Trading Post](https://cawildlife.org/event/cwc-at-melrose-trading-post/) - Find CWC at space B85 with our education vehicle loaded tactile exhibits and information on living with wildlife! The Melrose Trading Post is a pioneering arts-based marketplace held every Sunday at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, CA with 275 local creative small business vendors, delicious food booths and local live music. MTP was founded

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